10 YEARS AGO

october 6, 2010

The fourth annual Marion County Park and Lake chili cook-off Saturday attracted 17 entries. First place went to the team of Tammi Schulte, Dana Cokely, Marcy Davis, and Angie Cox of Wichita. They competed to raise money for breast cancer research through Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Outstanding employee of the fourth quarter at St. Luke Hospital & Living Center is Dave Baliel, director of plant operation.

Ed Vinduska of rural Marion joined Gary Evans, Mike Meisinger, and Kelly Bernhardt on Monday in sowing 500 acres of wheat for their neighbor, Bob Konarik, who is undergoing treatment for melanoma.

Two students are chosen each month by Marion High School faculty and staff for overall citizenship and class room performance. Chosen as September students of the month are senior Landon Leiker and junior Taylor Harms.

The sanctuary of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lincolnville turned into an art gallery Saturday as colorful quilts covered the pews and lined the balcony. The quilt show was a new Octoberfest event.

Freshman Katey Ehrlich played all the way around the volleyball court in the Warriors’ wins against Attica, Belle Plaine, and South Barber on Saturday and has been named MHS Athlete of the Week.